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Thomas Knyvett College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Thomas Knyvett College is an academy converter secondary school in Ashford, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 687 pupils, and a capacity of 1058 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

687

Pupils

1,058

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Thomas Knyvett College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas Knyvett College?

The catchment area for Thomas Knyvett College is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Thomas Knyvett College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Thomas Knyvett College: 1058 places, 65% filled: places available

Thomas Knyvett College has a published admission number of 1058 places. 687 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1058 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.2% of pupils at Thomas Knyvett College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Surrey.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Surrey publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Thomas Knyvett College: School Information

Full address
Stanwell Road, Ashford, TW15 3DU
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.2% of pupils
DfE URN
136832

Other Secondary Schools in Ashford

If Thomas Knyvett College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ashford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Thomas Knyvett College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Thomas Knyvett College

What is the catchment area for Thomas Knyvett College?

The catchment area for Thomas Knyvett College is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thomas Knyvett College oversubscribed?

Thomas Knyvett College has a capacity of 1058 places and currently has 687 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Knyvett College?

Admission to Thomas Knyvett College is managed by Surrey. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Thomas Knyvett College cover?

Thomas Knyvett College is a secondary school in Ashford, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Knyvett College?

Thomas Knyvett College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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